1781
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
David Garrick (1717-1777), Actor is a 1781 oil by Johann Zoffany, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This portrait painting shows a man with white hair and a serious expression. He is wearing an 18th-century-style brown jacket with gold buttons and a white ruffled shirt underneath. His arms are crossed, and his gaze is directed slightly to the right of the viewer. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that he was a prominent figure in his time. The painting's style and the subject's clothing are consistent with the art of the 18th century. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, explore the works of Johann Zoffany.
Johan / Johann Joseph Zoffany (born Johannes Josephus Zaufallij; 13 March 1733 – 11 November 1810) was a German neoclassical painter who was active mainly in England, Italy, and India.
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